What a lovely afternoon I’ve spent at Albiana, also known as wine cellar Žaren. Situated atop a slope above Krško in the village of Nemška vas, they craft a real story of purity and style. Albiana is a portmanteau of…
Tag: Dolenjska
Colnar – Cviček PTP, 2020
Time to look at a peculiar wine from Dolenjska. Tonight we’ll speak about Cviček, a wine so distinctive it bears the PTP designation. It’s traditional to the Dolenjska region and known for its red fruit aromas and pronounced refreshing character….
Colnar – Collis, 2017
Tonight we’re moving to the Dolenjska region, to the slopes of Trška Gora, where the Colnar family shapes their winemaking and gastronomic story. We’ll be tasting a unique white blend tonight, marked by two years of maturation in a large…
Jelenič – Chardonnay Excellent, 2018
Let’s head today to Dolenjska to taste a gorgeous, full-bodied rendition of Chardonnay, produced by the Jelenič family that fermented spontaneously and matured in barrique barrels. I’ve been following Jelenič wines for about three years now. My first contact with…
Kozinc – Sauvignon selekcija, 2018
We’re returning to Dolenjska tonight to taste another new release by the Kozinc family – their Sauvignon selekcija, partially matured in oak barrels. I might be repeating myself, but Dolenjska’s terroir is something special. It expresses in refined wines and…
Kozinc – Chardonnay selekcija, 2017
Dolenjska offers such a variety of landscapes it simply calls for discovering, meeting open-minded, happy people and tasting local wines. And this Chardonnay selekcija produced at Kozinc shows an additional character of an oak matured expression that simply enchants. I’m…
Domaine Slapšak – Brut Reserve black label, NV
Tonight we’re moving to Dolenjska. A region sometimes neglected, but with some amazing, breathtaking views and honestly expressive terroirs, especially for sparkling wine. One of the brightest examples is Domaine Slapšak, producing some world-class renditions of sparklers like this Brut…
Colnar – Laški Rizling, 2018
Tonight’s pick is a rendition of Welschriesling or laški rizling as named in our country. A wine matured in a large acacia barrel produced at Colnar in Dolenjska district. I’ve tasted some of Colnar’s wines, and I’ve been enchanted by…
Colnar – Rose, 2019
You know what, it’s always a good time for a glass of good rose! Agree with me or not, but I find it suitable for both, enjoying it in good company or sipping it next to a classy dish. It’s…